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The village removed the Freeport Trailer from its location on Bennington Avenue for allegedly violating public health laws.
Freeport clears area for day laborers
The Freeport Village Attorney’s Office has begun a criminal investigation into the owners of the Freeport Trailer — a small trailer near Sunrise Highway where day laborers have gathered … more
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Long Island Rail Road stations, which only months ago were crowded with people at peak travel times, are now virtually empty during the morning rush. Ahmed Bazille, left, an attorney from Freeport, headed into his Manhattan office on May 21. He was one of a handful of commuters at the Freeport station at 7:45 a.m.
Riding the rails amid the Covid-19 pandemic
I never imagined the emptiness. It left me with a sinking feeling, a sense of aloneness that I had not experienced before as I stood on Long Island Rail Road train trestles during the middle of what … more
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Erika Argueta, left, and Maryclaire Dumas-Landisi distributed scrapbooking supplies to their students last week.
Freeport students save precious memories
When Maryclaire Dumas-Landisi had her essay writing class reinstated at JW Dodd Middle School in September, she felt ecstatic. She said her class helps foster a love of writing in her students as … more
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Randall Park and all other parks operated by the Village of Freeport will reopen on the weekend.
Freeport parks to reopen
Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy said that all parks in the village would be open on the weekend, as local municipalities have begun opening up common-areas throughout Nassau County. The order … more
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County Executive Laura Curran announced Tuesday that Nassau hospitals and medical centers will be allowed to resume elective surgeries, according to Governor Cuomo
Nassau to reinstate elective surgeries: county executive
Governor Cuomo has granted Nassau's request to reinstate elective surgeries, County Executive Laura Curran tweeted Tuesday afternoon. Curran had made the request in a letter to the governor … more
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State to allow Memorial Day ceremonies: governor
New York state will allow Memorial Day ceremonies to take place this coming weekend, Governor Cuomo said at his daily briefing on Tuesday. Ceremonies must, however, be limited to 10 or fewer … more
State to allow Memorial Day ceremonies: governor
New York state will allow Memorial Day ceremonies to take place this coming weekend, Governor Cuomo said at his daily briefing on Tuesday. Ceremonies must, however, be limited to 10 or fewer … more
Police are looking for two suspects for a robbery that occurred in Freeport.
Police seek duo for robbery in Freeport
Nassau County Police Department’s First Squad is investigating a robbery that took place in Freeport on May 16.  According to detectives, a 17-year-old victim was walking northbound on … more
Freeport residents will vote on the budget via absentee ballots on June 9.
Freeport School board adopts 2020-21 budget
The Freeport School District Board of Education approved a $188 million budget on May 12 for the 2020-21 school year, about $3 million less than what had previously been planned before the Covid-19 … more
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Beaches are set to open across New York state on May 22, in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Local cities and town, however, have the authority to keep them closed. Above, a view of Long Beach before the Covid-19 pandemic.
New York beaches to open May 22: governor
New York state will allow beaches to open next Friday, May 22, in time for the Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at his daily briefing Friday. The governor said, however, local towns … more
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